October, 2020
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File:ticker: BGL0044AU
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iShares Hedged International Equity Index Fund Idx is an excellent option for investors seeking exposure to well-diversified global equities. The fund tracks the MSCI World ex-Australia Accumulation (AUD Hedged) Index which consists of over 1,500 securities capturing large-cap and mid-cap representation across 22 developed markets covering approximately 85% of the free-float market capitalisation in each country.
- Launched in 2001 with aims to provide investors with the performance of the market, before fees and the cost of hedging, as measured by the MSCI World ex Australia IndexSM (hedged in AUD with net dividends reinvested).
- Fully exposed to the international developed stock market, with cash exposure being maintained at a minimum.
- A passive currency hedge is applied.
- The Fund is considered high risk.
- The minimum suggested timeframe for holding investments in the Fund is 5 years.
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asset_class: Foreign Equity
asset_category: Currency Hedged
peer_benchmark: Foreign Equity - Currency Hedged Index
broad_market_index: Developed -World Index
structure: Managed Fund